Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Not Available
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
  
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal
  
99+
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Mid to late summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
  
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
  
Seedless Variety
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Color
Rusty brown
  
Pink, Purple, Red
  
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Round
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Sweetish
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Caucasus
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
  
Cold
  
Facts about
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
  
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
China
  
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
  
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
  
Top Importer
China
  
United Kingdom
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Chile
  
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
  
Prunus domestica
  
Synonym
Dragon eye
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Dimocarpus
  
Prunus
  
Species
D. longan
  
P. domestica
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Rose
  
Difference Between Longan and Plum
We might think that Longan and Plum are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Plum Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Plum is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Plum with peel is 83.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Plum belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Plum is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.